If you are thinking of travelling to Brazil from the US, Canada or Australia, then you’d better keep a close eye on your bank account – as you’ll need at least $2,000 in there if you are to be granted an entry visa.
From April 10, new rules come into force in Brazil that necessitates travellers presenting bank statements that they have a minimum of $2,000 in their account over the past 30 days as part of their e-visa application. This is designed to show the traveller’s financial stability and ability to afford the trip, including accommodation, meals, trips and any unforeseen expenses – safeguarding them and the host country. Applicants who fail to provide adequate documents could see their visa application denied.
In all, the visa costs $80.90 – so easily affordable if you have $2,000 in your account. The e-visa is valid for 10 years, meaning once held, travellers can visit the country without having to redo the process.
The new rules come in as a reciprocal response from the South American country, as similar visa restrictions on Brazilian travellers have been imposed by the US, Canada and Australia recently.
The change was initially meant to come into effect on January 10, but was delayed by three months, possibly to avoid negatively affecting the turnout for the upcoming Carnival.
